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Chief petty officer officer denies sex assault of crewmate on ship in Vancouver harbour

Chief petty officer officer denies sex assault of crewmate on ship in Vancouver harbour

"I took her removing her pants as consent," David Leslie Joseph Wilson testified.
Premier David Eby calls out 'Swiss cheese' to Opposition's condo 'flipping' allegation

Premier David Eby calls out 'Swiss cheese' to Opposition's condo 'flipping' allegation

B.C.'s premier sold a condo in Victoria that was popular among Airbnb users; Opposition members suggest he profited from the very practice he is trying to curb.
Society covets benefits from Powell River, Lois Lake dams

Society covets benefits from Powell River, Lois Lake dams

Energy Democracy for BC wants to establish something similar to Columbia Basin Trust for qathet, Tla'amin residents
BoC holds key rate at 5%, keeps door open to more hikes in case of sticky inflation

BoC holds key rate at 5%, keeps door open to more hikes in case of sticky inflation

The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at five per cent on Wednesday, but hasn't ruled out future rate hikes as its latest projections show inflation remaining higher in the short term.
Construction at Sechelt hospital emergency department coming up

Construction at Sechelt hospital emergency department coming up

Sunshine Coast Regional Hospital District Board chair Silas White stated that while that work is going on, a mobile emergency unit will be brought in to house temporarily displaced services.
Restaurants across B.C. struggle to stay afloat

Restaurants across B.C. struggle to stay afloat

'It's so disappointing we're in this situation,' says CEO of BC Restaurant and Foodservice Association.
Powell River Kings fall to Penticton Vees at BCHL Showcase

Powell River Kings fall to Penticton Vees at BCHL Showcase

BC Hockey League teams have split two meetings this season
In memoriam: Hugh John Watson

In memoriam: Hugh John Watson

April 3, 1935 - July 23, 2023
Opinion: Listening to youth voices was missing in the COVID-19 pandemic response

Opinion: Listening to youth voices was missing in the COVID-19 pandemic response

Insights from youth about COVID-19 school closures and youth exclusion from pandemic-related decisions suggest we have an opportunity to improve how we support youths' rights.
Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices